Strength Band Training
Strength Band Training by Phillip Page, published by Human Kinetics in 2019, is a comprehensive resource that focuses on maximizing strength, speed, and flexibility through the use of strength bands. This third edition features 246 pages filled with over 160 exercises and predesigned workouts suitable for various fitness levels, whether in the gym, at home, or while traveling. The book includes a strength assessment index, new chapters on training for older adults and rehabilitation, and guidelines for injury prevention, making it a valuable tool for a wide range of readers.
Readers will find a well-organized structure that groups exercises by upper and lower body strengthening, core stability, and total body fitness. The elastic resistance exercises allow for versatile training that can simulate sport-specific demands and aid in injury recovery. With 27 different programs tailored for optimal fitness, team sports, and individual training, this edition serves athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and those in rehabilitation. Full-color photos illustrate both flat bands and tubing, enhancing the instructional content throughout the book.
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The top resource for strength band training is now expanded, updated, and better than ever
Strength Band Training shows you how to maximize strength, speed, and flexibility in the gym, at home, or on the road. With more than 160 exercises and predesigned workouts for fitness and sport-specific training, you will discover why strength bands are the ultimate tool for targeting, isolating, rehabilitating, and developing every major muscle group.
The third edition includes a strength assessment index to measure progress, new chapters addressing training for older adults and rehabilitation, training tips connecting research to specific exercises, and injury prevention guidelines throughout. The book is organized to group exercises by upper and lower body strengthening, joint and muscle isolation, core stability, flexibility, and total body fitness. The full-color photos throughout the book showcase both flat bands and tubing.
The elastic resistance exercises allow you to add resistance in multiple directions–something free weights and machines cannot do–for resistance routines that can simulate sport-specific demands, strengthen your core, or help you prevent or recover from common injuries. The book has a total of 27 different programs designed for optimal fitness, team sport training, individual sport training, or rehabilitation.
Portable and easy to adjust, strength bands provide resistance for any level of strength, fitness, or ability. If you’re an athlete, fitness enthusiast, older adult, or someone recovering from injury, you will find the exercises and programs you need to improve strength, shape your physique, and regain movement.
CE exam available For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam can be completed after reading this book. Strength Band Training, Third Edition Online CE Exam, may be purchased separately or as part of the Strength Band Training, Third Edition With CE Exam, package that includes both the book and the exam.
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